Press Freedom Groups

Andean Foundation for Media Observation & Studyhttp://www.fundamedios.org
+593 2 2461622
This Quito-based group, also known as Fundamedios, documents press freedom abuses in Ecuador and speaks out against official repression.

Committee to Protect Journalistshttp://cpj.org
+1 212-465-1004
The publisher of this guide, CPJ is an independent nonprofit press freedom organization that defends the rights of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal. The organization monitors and advocates on behalf of journalists under threat and in prison around the world, documenting hundreds of press freedom violations each year and reporting on press freedom conditions in every country.

Foundation for a Free Press (Fundación para la Libertad de Prensa)http://www.flip.org.co
+57 1-400-9677
The foundation, also known as FLIP, is a Bogotá-based organization that monitors press freedom and journalist safety in Colombia through its alert and protection network. FLIP also provides free counseling to journalists who have been the victims of attack or assault or who are suffering from stress.

Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safetyhttp://www.irfs.az/index.php?lang=eng
+994 12 418 0334
The institute, based in Baku, Azerbaijan, documents press freedom abuses and defends the rights of journalists to report the news.

International Federation of Journalistswww.ifj.org/en
Europe: +322-235-2200
Asia-Pacific: +6 129-333-0999
Africa: +22 133-867-9586
The Brussels-based IFJ is a federation of journalist trade unions in various nations, and it is the world’s largest organization of journalists. IFJ promotes human rights, freedom of expression, and democracy through freedom of the press.

International Freedom of Expression Exchangehttp://www.ifex.org
+1 416-515-9622
IFEX is a global consortium of press freedom groups that disseminates news about press freedom violations and organizes campaigns in support of free expression.

International Press Institutehttp://www.freemedia.at
+43 1 512-9011
IPI is a Vienna-based global network of media professionals concerned with raising awareness of threats to press freedom and promoting independent journalism. The group tracks the cases of journalists targeted for their reporting and conducts assessments of press freedom in countries around the globe.

Pakistan Federal Union of Journalistshttp://pfuj.pk
+92 051-287-0220-1
Established in 1950, PFUJ is among South Asia’s oldest press freedom organizations. Formed for mutual protection and economic betterment, the PFUJ, according to its code, “desires and encourages its members to maintain good quality of workmanship and high standard of conduct.”

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Presshttp://www.rcfp.org
+1 800-336-4243
+1 703-807-2100
RCFP is a U.S.-based organization dedicated to serving working journalists and protecting free speech and a free press within the United States. The group provides resources for journalists, academics, and government officials, along with support for freedom of information requests.

Reporters Without Bordershttp://en.rsf.org[email protected]
+33 1 44 83 84 84
Reporters Without Borders is a Paris-based press freedom organization that defends journalists threatened or imprisoned around the world. The group works on journalist safety issues and offers its own insurance, lends safety equipment, and publishes a safety handbook.

Southeast Asian Press Alliancehttp://www.seapabkk.org
+66 2-2435579
The Southeast Asian Press Alliance works for press freedom in Southeast Asia. Established in Bangkok in 1998, it brings together independent journalists for advocacy and protection.

World Press Freedom Committeehttp://www.wpfc.org
The WPFC is a consortium of international news organizations that defends press freedom internationally. The group conducts research on press freedom violations and censorship and insult laws, and monitors the cases of journalists jailed around the world.

Internet Freedom Communities & Groups

Electronic Frontier Foundationhttp://www.eff.org
+ 1 415-436-9333
+ 1 202-797-9009
The Electronic Frontier Foundation fights to protect civil liberties in the digital age. Blending the expertise of lawyers, policy analysts, activists, and technologists, it fights for freedom primarily in the courts, bringing and defending lawsuits against government agencies and corporations.

Privacy Internationalhttps://www.privacyinternational.org/
+ 44 (0) 20 7242 2836
Privacy International defends the right to privacy across the world, and fights surveillance and other intrusions into private life by governments and corporations.

Global Voiceshttp://globalvoicesonline.org
Global Voices is a virtual community of more than 500 bloggers and translators around the world who work together to disseminate reports from around the world, with an emphasis on voices not ordinarily heard in international media.

Free Press Unlimitedhttp://www.freepressunlimited.org/en
+ 31 35-62-54-300
Free Press Unlimited supports local media professionals and works to ensure that people everywhere have access to the information they need to survive and develop.

International News Safety Institutewww.newssafety.org
+44 776-681-4274
+44 773-470-9267
INSI is a coalition of news organizations and support groups dedicated to journalist safety in dangerous environments. The group provides safety training to journalists around the world and educates policymakers, news organizations, and militaries about journalist safety. CPJ is a member of the coalition.

International Women’s Media Foundationhttp://iwmf.org
+1 202-496-1992
The International Women’s Media Foundation is a global network dedicated to strengthening the role of women in the news media worldwide as a means to further freedom of the press.

The Rory Peck Trusthttp://www.rorypecktrust.org
+ 44 (0) 20-3219-7860
The Rory Peck Trust supports freelance newsgatherers and their families worldwide in times of need and promotes their welfare and safety through efforts such as security training.

Professional Training Organizations

Institute for War and Peace Reportingwww.iwpr.net
+44 (0) 207-831-1030
IWPR works with local journalists and media workers on the frontlines of conflict to strengthen reporting skills and increase awareness around human rights issues, promoting public discourse and debate.

International Center for Journalistswww.icfj.org
+1 202-737-3700
ICFJ promotes independent journalism around the world through education, training, and fellowships. It also publishes several handbooks on journalism skills and ethics, which are available online.

Poynter Institutehttp://www.poynter.org
+1 727-821-9494
The Poynter Institute is a nonprofit educational institute that offers seminars, individual classes, and online courses about journalistic values and practices. Its NewsU online training program makes Poynter’s resources available to journalists all over the world.

Investigative Reporting Groups

Associação Brasiliera de Jornalismo Investigativohttp://www.abraji.org.br
+55 (11) 3159-0344
Also known as Abraji, the group focuses on professional development for journalists and in particular on sharing tips and techniques related to investigative reporting. Abraji fights for freedom of information in Brazil and offers online and in-person courses to journalists and journalism students.

Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalismhttp://arij.net/en
ARIJ supports independent journalism in the Middle East by offering training and funding for investigative projects. ARIJ will pay for travel expenses, access to databases, and legal screening for investigative reports.

Bureau of Investigative Journalismhttp://www.thebureauinvestigates.com
+44 (0) 796-946-6285
The U.K.-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism seeks to improve original investigative journalism by producing quality in-depth reports for other news outlets. The reports focus on national and international corruption and transparency issues.

Centro de Investigación Periodísticahttp://www.ciperchile.cl
+56 2 638-2629
CIPER is an independent nonprofit organization that seeks to develop investigative reporting in Chile. The group focuses on using Chilean law and professional reporting techniques to make government documents and information available to the public.

Centro Periodismo Digitalhttp://www.centroperiodismodigital.org
+52 3 268-8888
The Digital Journalism Training Center at the University of Guadalajara supports journalists in learning to work with new media and also promotes the training of citizen journalists. It offers courses and workshops as well as classroom instruction and online resources.

Forum for African Investigative Reportershttp://www.fairreporters.org
+2711-482-8493
FAIR is a professional association for African investigative journalists working to improve the profession and its practices. FAIR provides databases, tip sheets, manuals, and grants, and seeks to support investigative journalists in Africa who face obstacles due to lack of training, low pay, and life-threatening situations.

Global Investigative Journalism Networkhttp://www.globalinvestigativejournalism.org
The Global Investigative Journalism Network is an organization of more than 40 nonprofit organizations worldwide, all focused on investigative or computer-assisted reporting. It organizes regional conferences to encourage best practices and support the formation of new groups seeking freedom of information. Its website also has a large directory of member organizations and other investigative reporting support networks.

International Consortium of Investigative Journalistshttp://www.publicintegrity.org/investigations/icij
+1 202-446-1300
The Washington, D.C.–based Center for Public Integrity’s International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is an international forum for cooperation among investigative journalists working on issues that reach beyond national boundaries. The consortium is backed by the Center for Public Integrity and focuses on international crime and corruption reporting.

Investigative News Networkhttp://www.investigativenewsnetwork.org
+1 213-290-3466
+1 818-582-3533
The Investigative News Network serves as a media watchdog and a support network for helping nonprofit journalism organizations. It consists of more than 50 North American nonprofit news outlets.

Investigative Reporters & Editorshttp://www.ire.org
+1 573-882-2042
IRE is a nonprofit training organization for investigative journalists at the Missouri School of Journalism. It provides support for reporters and protects the rights of investigative journalists while advocating for high standards in in-depth reporting.

Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Projecthttp://reportingproject.net
+387 33-56-0040
The OCCRP is a cooperative venture between several Eastern European news organizations and investigative reporting centers designed to share resources and safety tips in order to produce investigative reports about organized crime.

Philippine Center for Investigative Journalismhttp://www.pcij.org
+63 2 431-9204
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism promotes investigative reporting in the Philippines. The center provides training for journalists both in the Philippines and elsewhere in Southeast Asia.

ProPublicahttp://www.propublica.org[email protected]
+1 212-514-5250
ProPublica is a U.S.-based nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative reporting about abuses of power. The group has an explicit focus on stories it sees as having moral force, and seeks to stimulate positive reforms with its reports.

Publicahttp://apublica.org/
Publica is Brazil’s first nonprofit investigative journalism center and it aims to promote journalism as a public good by strengthening independent investigative reporting. The center works with other news outlets in Brazil and internationally to fund in-depth reporting projects.

SCOOPhttp://www.i-scoop.org
SCOOP is a network of investigative journalists in Eastern and Southeastern Europe whose aim is to cooperate on international projects and share experiences and ideas. SCOOP works in 12 countries and its website has an extensive list of centers for investigative journalism all over the world.